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Average nightly rates60 total sites
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30 sites
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17 sites
About Houston Mesa
Number of accommodations: 60
Activities & Attractions
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Hiking
Horseback Riding
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Equestrian-Friendly
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Pets and Policies
- Equestrian-Friendly
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Reviews (778)
What Guests Are Saying
Houston Mesa campground offers a pleasant experience with spacious, well-maintained sites nestled among trees, providing a nice atmosphere for relaxation. Many reviewers appreciated the campground's cleanliness, helpful hosts, and convenient location near town amenities. However, some noted issues such as road noise, limited shade, and maintenance concerns with the bathrooms and showers, which could detract from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Houston Mesa campground offers a pleasant experience with spacious, well-maintained sites nestled among trees, providing a nice atmosphere for relaxation. Many reviewers appreciated the campground's cleanliness, helpful hosts, and convenient location near town amenities. However, some noted issues such as road noise, limited shade, and maintenance concerns with the bathrooms and showers, which could detract from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Bobby S
VerifiedApril 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: ELK
Very clean, well maintained sites. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We were on the elk loop, and no complaints!
Bobby S
VerifiedApril 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: ELK
Very clean, well maintained sites. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We were on the elk loop, and no complaints!
Mike S
VerifiedApril 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: MOUN
Great friendly camp hosts and impeccable, clean restrooms at all times. Overall excellent camping trip
Melissa L
VerifiedApril 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: BEAR
The campground is nice and convenient but you can hear the traffic from the 87. Some sites are very close together and some are more spread out.
Mike S
VerifiedApril 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: MOUN
Great friendly camp hosts and impeccable, clean restrooms at all times. Overall excellent camping trip
Melissa L
VerifiedApril 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: BEAR
The campground is nice and convenient but you can hear the traffic from the 87. Some sites are very close together and some are more spread out.
Loretta D
VerifiedApril 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: MULE
Great escape with the horses from The Valley. we go often. 2 stalls, beautiful campsites, fire pits and nearby water. Running water and real toilets in bathrooms a plus for those that need them. Trails are limited but enough for a 4 hour ride. We recommend.
Loretta D
VerifiedApril 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: MULE
Great escape with the horses from The Valley. we go often. 2 stalls, beautiful campsites, fire pits and nearby water. Running water and real toilets in bathrooms a plus for those that need them. Trails are limited but enough for a 4 hour ride. We recommend.
Nicholas S
VerifiedApril 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: BEAR
Very annoying neighbors. Had people come to the campsite next to us after I fell asleep. Woke up hearing music through my ear plugs at 2:30 A.M. to people partying next to us. Nothing was done to quiet them down. It also sounded like people were racing very close to the campground all night long.
Nicholas S
VerifiedApril 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: BEAR
Very annoying neighbors. Had people come to the campsite next to us after I fell asleep. Woke up hearing music through my ear plugs at 2:30 A.M. to people partying next to us. Nothing was done to quiet them down. It also sounded like people were racing very close to the campground all night long.
Location Houston Mesa
Address:
2100 Houston Mesa Rd
Payson, AZ, 85541
United States
From Payson, Arizona, go north for 1 mile to the junction of Highway 87 (Beeline Highway) and Forest Road 199 (Houston Mesa Road). Turn right (east) onto Forest Road 199 for .10 miles. The campground is on the north side of Houston Mesa Road.
The campground is accessible via Highway 87 (Beeline Highway), which is located approximately 1 mile south of the junction with Houston Mesa Road.
Elevation: 1546 feet
2.6 mi drive to downtown Payson (about 7 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- Extra vehicle charge of $8 per night is required. Fee can be bundled with online reservation or purchased on-site at fee machine.
- No firewood sales available at campground. Plan to purchase ahead of time.
- Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest Land.
- For first come first serve sites, you must physically arrive at the campground to see if the campsite is available. There is no guarantee this site will be available to purchase upon your arrival.
- Campers who reserve sites 7 - 18 in Horse Camp (Mule Loop) are required to have horses or mules present. You do not need to have any to use sites 2 - 6 and 19 - 30
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Last updated: September 3, 2026
